Fostering Curiosity in CKLA Curriculum

The webinar introduces the 'Science of Reading' series, focusing on centering multiple perspectives in knowledge building. It emphasizes the importance of curiosity and inquiry in education, presenting new CKLA research units designed to foster these elements. The session also highlights newly illustrated decodable readers, aiming to enhance student engagement through diverse and authentic representations.

What is the main focus of the webinar series introduced by Laura Almazzara?

• The history of reading

• Centering multiple perspectives in knowledge building

• Advanced marketing strategies

• The future of digital education

According to the webinar, which component of Scarborough's rope is crucial for building students' perspectives?

• Language comprehension

• Word recognition

• Phonemic awareness

• Fluency

What is one way educators can foster curiosity and inquiry in students, as discussed in the webinar?

• By providing all the answers

• By asking big questions and valuing students' questions

• By focusing solely on standardized tests

• By limiting students' access to diverse materials

What is the primary goal of the new CKLA K-5 knowledge research units?

• To focus on rote memorization

• To encourage student inquiry and curiosity through diverse content

• To prepare students for college entrance exams

• To eliminate the need for teacher guidance

Which grade level unit focuses on the theme of 'All That Jazz'?

• Grade 5

• Grade 3

• Grade 1

• Kindergarten

What is one of the main goals of the CKLA research units?

• To encourage students to memorize dates

• To focus solely on historical facts

• To limit student perspectives

• To spark student curiosity and inquiry

How do the new illustrations in CKLA's K-2 readers enhance the stories?

• By removing all text from the pages

• By focusing on abstract art

• By incorporating illustrators' personal and cultural experiences

• By using only black and white images

What is a key feature of the newly illustrated CKLA readers?

• They include illustrations from artists around the world

• They are not part of the CKLA curriculum

• They are only available for high school students

• They focus on fictional characters only

What is the purpose of the enhancements to the CKLA curriculum?

• To replace the existing curriculum

• To enrich the learning experience with authentic perspectives

• To reduce the number of available resources

• To focus on a single cultural viewpoint

What message does the final quote in the presentation convey?

• To avoid new information

• To choose comfort over courage

• To focus only on traditional teaching methods

• To stay curious and embrace new information